41st Annual Auto Show Held in Clearfield

David Blommen of Brockway, Pa., was the winner of the 1966 Ford Mustang that was given way at the 41st annual Antique & Custom Auto Show held by Central Mountains Region AACA.From left are David Raecher, president; Blommen; Penny White, secretary/treasurer; Walt Gormont, member; and Rich Yarger, vice president. (Provided photo)

CLEARFIELD – Thousands were drawn to the Central Mountains Region Antique Automobile Club of America’s 41st annual Antique and Custom Auto Show on Aug. 20 at the Clearfield Driving Park.

This year’s show was sponsored by FORD and Dotts Motor Co., of Clearfield, which had a display of vehicles on-hand for spectators to view.

Owners displayed 114 cars, trucks, vans, motorcycles and trikes. This year was a judged show event, and vehicle owners were requested to have a fire extinguisher to be judged.

The crowd was entertained by Lil’ Man Sound Production, and there was an indoor and outdoor flea market.

Vendors had an array of food for the spectators to enjoy. Boy Scout Troop 2 of Clearfield held its annual bake sale during the event.

This year’s Car of the Year was a 1984 El Camino owned by Rich and Lori Yarger of West Decatur. It was featured on this year’s annual wine by Starr Hill Vineyard and Winery.